2766 —שיתוף פעולה של צוות חינוכי ותקשורת יעילה עם הורים

B"H, 29 Sivan, 5714. Brooklyn.

HaAvrech HaVavac"h Iy"n Nu"n Osek b'tzt"z Moreinu Yaakov Eliezer Herzog

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter from the 9th of Sivan and thank you for the good news regarding the yeshivah that you write about. Thank you for what has been done in the past and may you continue in this way in the future, and may Hashem grant you success.

2) Regarding your question whether the administration of the yeshivah should always act firmly in every matter with the students and their parents: It is not possible to give general instructions about this, as it obviously depends on the specific issue being discussed. If it is a fundamental matter, one should not compromise on it; however, even then, it must be approached pleasantly and peacefully, as this makes implementation easier. It is unnecessary to add that when there is a concern for harm to the public, this overrides considerations for individual benefit. As experience has shown in other places, when members of an educational institution's administration consult among themselves, they usually find the right words to explain to parents and students the necessity of a particular instruction or directive—how it serves both the collective good and individual benefit...

With blessings for success in general matters and in your personal affairs.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that educational leadership should consult together to find effective ways to communicate important decisions to parents and students. Firmness on core values must be balanced with pleasantness and peace, always prioritizing communal benefit over individual interests.